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tranquilizing

ADJECTIVE
comforting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouraging reassuring refreshing soothing
STRONG
abating allaying alleviating assuaging consoling curing freeing inspiriting invigorating lightening mitigating relieving remedying restoring revitalizing revivifying softening solacing succoring sustaining upholding warming
WEAK
analeptic consolatory health-giving heart-warming
Antonyms
WEAK
aggravating depressing dispiriting distressing disturbing irritating upsetting worrying
ADJECTIVE
soothing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calming reassuring
STRONG
alleviating consoling easing mollifying pacifying relaxing relieving remedying softening warming
WEAK
consolatory palliative
ADJECTIVE
soporific
Synonyms
STRONG
anesthetic calming deadening hypnotic narcotic opiate sedative
WEAK
balmy dozy drowsy dull mesmerizing nodding numbing quietening slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing
Antonyms
STRONG
upsetting
WEAK
awake conscious exciting invigorating stimulating
NOUN
somnifacient
Synonyms
WEAK
anesthetic balmy calming deadening dozy drowsy dull hypnotic mesmerizing narcotic nodding numbing opiate quietening sedative slumberous snoozy somniferous somnolent soothing

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